I was a Green Beret in 5th Special Forces Group out of Ft. Campbell. We had access to a program called THOR3 which managed our fitness, physical therapy, and di

I was a Green Beret in 5th Special Forces Group out of Ft. Campbell. We had access to a program called THOR3 which managed our fitness, physical therapy, and diet – the entire program was staffed by former NFL coaches and dietitians – high end stuff (your tax dollars at work). I was rocked back on my heels one day when our dietician said the best possible recovery drink for us was chocolate milk. She made the case based on both the nutritional content, but also on the palatability, affordability, availability, and psychology of it. "You could make a protein shake but those taste like crap and you're going to be exhausted when you get home. Buy a jug of chocolate milk, slug it back, and drive on." I think there's also the added psychological 'relief' that comes with being able to indulge once in a while when you're spending the entire day being disciplined; like 'cheat days.'